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rectal

 

[ ˈrɛk.təl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

The term 'rectal' pertains to the rectum, which is the final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus. It is often used in medical contexts to describe examinations, medications, or conditions related to this area of the body.

Synonyms

anus-related, bowel, intestinal

Examples of usage

  • A rectal thermometer is used for accurate temperature measurement.
  • Patients may undergo rectal examinations for diagnosis.
  • Rectal cancer is a serious health condition requiring treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "rectal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retal

🇮🇳 आंतरिक

🇩🇪 rektal

🇮🇩 rektal

🇺🇦 ректальний

🇵🇱 rektalny

🇯🇵 直腸の

🇫🇷 rectal

🇪🇸 rectal

🇹🇷 rektal

🇰🇷 직장

🇸🇦 مستقيم

🇨🇿 rektální

🇸🇰 rektálny

🇨🇳 直肠的

🇸🇮 rektalni

🇮🇸 endóskópískur

🇰🇿 тік ішек

🇬🇪 რექტალური

🇦🇿 rektal

🇲🇽 rectal

Etymology

The word 'rectal' originates from the Latin word 'rectus', meaning 'straight', which is a reference to the rectum's linear structure. The term has been used in medical terminology since the Late Middle Ages, as medicine evolved and the knowledge of human anatomy became more refined. Prior to its formal adoption in English, various terms were employed to describe the same anatomical region, but with the increased emphasis on systematic medical study in the Renaissance, 'rectal' emerged as the standard term. The suffix '-al' is commonly used in English to form adjectives indicating a relation to a noun, in this case, relating to the rectum.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,245, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.